Wyndham's near silent-motor means that she is the ideal craft for wildlife watching. Join us on a trip around Overton Lake and along the River Nene where swans, geese and other water fowl will glide alongside the boat with you. We cannot guarantee what you will see but wildlife highlights may include Herons, Kingfishers and the elusive Otter! Read more
Learning to sail is rewarding and exciting. We operate the RYA Sailing Scheme throughout the year, each course is 2 days and promote a safe and fun learning environment. The beginner courses take you through the basics of dinghy sailing, getting you to a standard where you are able to enjoy the freedom of sailing. Read more
Join one of our Rangers Jamie, for an informative talk and presentation about raptors and birds of prey. We will look at the different species found in and around Ferry Meadows and the wider area. Help you to identify the different birds you may see. Jamie will also talk about of the amazing work being done by conservationists to protect these iconic birds and how we can all help. Read more
Take a look at the wide range of events coming up across Nene Park. You can filter by event type below to find the events that you're interested in. All the events are in date order so scroll down to find your chosen event.
Boat hire is available at Tuesday - Sunday from 10am at weekends, 11am weekdays until 5pm (last hire 4:30pm) Will you try something new or do you have a favourite boat to enjoy the lake? Read more
Our fun monthly art workshops are a great opportunity to get creative, enjoy the outdoors and work with local artists. Art Club is for young people aged 14-17, no experience necessary and all materials are provided. 11 May, 8 June, 6 July £20 per person for 4 workshops. Read more
Wyndham boat trips will run at weekends throughout May. This 45 minute tranquil trip takes you across Overton Lake and onto the River Nene on our electrically-powered passenger boat. The pre-bookable trips will depart each day from the Visitor Centre Jetty. Read more
Book a 1-hour guided visit to Longthorpe Tower, the surviving part of a 14th century, three storey medieval fortified Manor House. It contains the finest set of medieval wall paintings in a domestic setting in Western Europe, giving a rare insight into the medieval mind. Read more
British Canoeing bring the marathon canoe racing short course event to Ferry Meadows in 2024 for the third year. For more details, please visit the British Canoeing Website. https://www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/competition/canoe-marathon Read more
A fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group with a nature theme. Each session will include a messy craft activity and fun activities exploring the beautiful outdoors. Read more
Here at Ferry Meadows we will be running Forest School sessions every 2 weeks for home schooled children. Each session will have Forest School and nature focused activities, with every 2 weeks having different activities. Read more
Experience Wonka (PG) under the Big Top at Peterborough Celebrates Festival! Starring Timothée Chalamet as a young Willy Wonka, this is the story of how the world's greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the character we know today. Read more
We welcome all swimmers to our regular weekly sessions every Thursday 5:30-7:00pm. Open water swimming is one of the fastest growing sports in the country combining an opportunity to improve fitness with an enjoyment of the outdoors. Swimmers will need to be registered with NOWCA. Read more
Experience the classic Grease (PG) under the Big Top at Peterborough Celebrates Festival! Grab your leather jackets and pink ladies to enjoy this classic film with lyrics on screen so everyone can join in. Grease is the word! Read more
Here at Ferry Meadows we will be running Forest School sessions every 2 weeks for home schooled children. Each session will have Forest School and nature focused activities, with every 2 weeks having a different theme. Read more
Experience Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical (PG) under the Big Top at Peterborough Celebrates Festival! Calling all revolting children - sing along to all the tunes and relive the magical story of Matilda, the extraordinary girl with a magical gift! Read more
Experience the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show (12A) under the Big Top at Peterborough Celebrates Festival! Break out those costumes and sing-a-long - let's do the time warp again! Read more
A community festival for Peterborough at Ferry Meadows: 18th to 19th May 2024 Read more
Join one of our Nene Park staff for a social walk around Ferry Meadows and the wider Nene Park. The location and routes of the walks will be different each month with 2 opportunities to come along and see a different area of Nene Park. There is also a facebook group, Join this group to find out all the latest information. https://www.facebook.com/groups/neneparkwalk/ Read more
Pick up a trail sheet from the Visitor centre and Gift shop for just £1, find the questions around the park and return the start to collect your prize Read more
Boat hire is available at Nene Outdoors every day during the May half term school holiday. Will you try something new or do you have a favourite boat to enjoy the lake? Read more
Based at Lynch Farm in Ferry Meadows, our Acorn Explorers holiday club is packed full of nature-based activities and creative outdoor fun. It's the perfect opportunity for younger children age 5-8 to explore the great outdoors in a safe and supportive environment. Each day will have a different theme, from superheroes to survival! Read more
This May half term, our Oak Adventurers holiday club designed for 8-13 year olds at Nene Outdoors, offers a fantastic opportunity for kids to hone their skills and experience a variety of water and land-based activities! Read more